Here's a question I've received from the family of a gymnast in the past: “Why did painkillers work for my daughter’s back pain for a while and then stop?”​The family had been treating their daughter’s back pain with painkillers to keep her at practice. The first few weeks the painkillers had enabled her to participate fully in practice. After a few weeks, the back pain all of sudden was worse. Now, even while taking painkillers, their daughter is unable to participate fully.

Guess what? This story is not unique to just children. I frequently get asked this question by ADULTS as well! (Of course, they want to get back to Cross Fit or yoga...or just want to be able to play with their kids or grandkids)

Why does it appear painkillers are working, and then all of a sudden they don’t?

Painkillers provide temporary relief, giving false hope, and is often why people end up calling my clinic weeks after the pain started.

What most people fail to consider is that when they take painkillers, they are really just putting a “bandaid” on the problem, instead of finding the MAIN CAUSE of the problem.

What might the main cause be? Surprisingly, the main cause may not even be in the part of the body that hurts!

For example, with back pain it is common for a physical therapist to find the gymnast lacking mobility in her shoulders or hips. When one part of the body does not have full range of motion (flexibility) then another part of the body will be forced to compensate. Frequently, the body’s spine takes the extra load, leading to back pain.

If you or someone you know is struggling with back pain, check out these free Special Tips Reports I’ve created. You’ll find more information and tips to help ease the pain. (Click on the reports below for more information.)

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